Tanya007's US Immigration Timeline

Petitioner's Name: Brandon Beneficiary's Name: Tanya VJ Member: Tanya007 Country: South Africa Last Updated: 2020-08-05 Add Comment to Timeline Register or log in to follow this timeline

Immigration Checklist for Brandon & Tanya:

USCIS I-129F Petition:       Dept of State K1 Visa:     USCIS I-485 Petition:   USCIS I-765 Petition:       USCIS I-131 Petition:       USCIS I-751 Petition:   USCIS N-400 Petition:

K1 Visa Event Date Service Center : California Service Center Transferred? No Consulate : South Africa I-129F Sent : 2018-07-27 I-129F NOA1 : 2018-08-06 I-129F RFE(s) : RFE Reply(s) : I-129F NOA2 : 2018-12-21 NVC Received : 2019-01-10 Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : 2019-01-24 NVC Left : 2019-02-05 Consulate Received : 2019-02-07 Packet 3 Received : 2019-02-08 Packet 3 Sent : 2019-02-07 Packet 4 Received : 2019-02-07 Interview Date : 2019-04-25 Interview Result : Approved Second Interview (If Required): Second Interview Result: Visa Received : 2019-05-02 US Entry : 2019-06-09 Marriage : 2019-06-28 Comments : Processing Estimates/Stats : Your I-129f was approved in 137 days from your NOA1 date. Your interview took 262 days from your I-129F NOA1 date.

Port of Entry Review Event Date Port of Entry : Chicago POE Date : 2019-06-09 Got EAD Stamp : No Biometrics Taken : No Harassment Level : 0 Comments : Very quick and easy! Through Chicago O’Hare airport.

Adjustment of Status Event Date CIS Office : Chicago IL Date Filed : 2019-07-19 NOA Date : 2019-08-05 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2019-08-26 AOS Transfer** : Interview Date : 2019-12-09 Approval / Denial Date : 2019-12-16 Approved : Yes Got I551 Stamp : No Greencard Received: 2019-12-23 Comments : I have no idea why my approval took a week. The appointment went much quicker and easier than expected. I was asked to confirm all the information on my application form and answer the yes or no questions as per my application form, then we were asked how we met and when we met. The IO then asked for my original birth certificate and marriage certificate and whether there was any further proof we wanted to submit. We gave her photos, joint bank statements and insurance confirmations as well as a joint lease agreement. She didn’t look at anything. Just said we should hear something within 30 days, they have to do the final checks. But then also said that if she had time, she would do it that same day. After a week of reading how everyone else received their approvals the same day of their interviews, I panicked. But a week later my status finally changed to card being produced.

Employment Authorization Document Event Date CIS Office : Chicago National Office Filing Method : Mail Filing Instance : First Date Filed : 2019-07-19 NOA Date : 2019-08-05 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2019-08-26 Approved Date : 2019-12-23 Date Card Received : 2019-12-23 Comments : I never received this as my GC was approved before EAD and AP Processing Estimates/Stats : Your EAD was approved in 157 days.

Advance Parole Event Date CIS Office : Chicago National Office Filing Method :   Filing Instance : First Date Filed : 2019-07-19 NOA Date : 2019-08-05 RFE(s) : Date Received : 2019-12-23 Comments : I never received this as my GC was approved before EAD and AP Processing Estimates/Stats : Your AP was approved in 157 days.

Member Reviews:

Consulate Review: South Africa Review Topic: K1 Visa Event Description Review Date : April 25, 2019 Embassy Review : The interview was relatively quick and easy. Much better than expected. Arrived at the consulate at 12:00. I met some other people there who applied for spousal visas. The security guard came out at 13:00. He asked for your name, checked it off on his tablet and then check to see whether your passport photos are the right size. You then have to switch off your phone and hand in any phones and electronics you have on you. They keep it in a plastic bin until you’re done. You can however take in your handbag etc. We went through to the room where the interviews are done. A lady there asks for your passport, and gives you a number. You then get called to the first set of windows by number. They take your fingerprints and then asks for your documents one by one. First all the official docs like UBC, PCC, proof of payment, etc. after that the financial support affidavit and supporting docs. And then for any evidence of relationship you have. From there you sit down again. You get called to the second set of windows from there. They ask you to swear an oath and then start checking again that all docs are there. He asked questions as he went along but nothing serious. When did you first meet in person, when was the last time you saw each other, how did you meet. The guy I had was extremely friendly and helpful. He told me that I’m approved and the visa will be ready in 7 to 10 business days. He gave me back my original docs and also some of my evidence as I had a huge pack! He said I will have to carry all of that with me to US so didn’t want to use the whole big pack. He was also considerate of original letters that might get lost. He said congratulations and good luck. And that was that! No issues whatsoever. Rating : Very Good

Timeline Comments: 2



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